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Brahmi

Brahmi plant

Sanskrit

:

Brahmi

English name

:

Thyme leaved gratiola,
Water hyssop, Pennell, Herb-of-Grace

Hindi name

:

Nir Brahmi,Jalanevari

Latin name

:

Bacopa
monnieri

Family

:

Scrophulariaceae

Brahmi is
a well known memory booster herb used traditionally in
India .The name Brahmi is derived from Brahma , the creator God
of the Hindu pantheon of dieties. Brahmi acts a powerful brain
tonic and improves all aspects of mental functioning including
comprehension(Dhi), memory(Dhriti)and recollection(Smriti).

Morphology:A spreading, evergreen, fleshy
herb. The branches spread on moist ground and forms dense mat.
Roots are found growing at nodes. The leaves are small, club
shaped, stalk less, and fleshy. The leaves are bitter in taste.
The long stalked flowers are found single at the axis of the
leaves. The flowers are white with violet and green bands. The
flowers are short lived and colour lightens gradually. The
fruits are capsules. The capsules break open to release numerous
minute black seeds.

Bacopa consists of
two main alkaloids i.e. Brahmine and Herpestine. Other
constituents are several acids, flavanoids, saponins and esters.
The most important constituent is Saponin , it includes Bacoside
A which assists in release of nitric oxide that allows the
relaxation of the aorta aria veins, to allow the blood to flow
more smoothly through the body. and Bacoside B is a
protein valued for nourishing the brain cells.

Medicinal
Properties:

Bacopa plant is
bitter, cooling and astringent in taste,. It is purgative,
intellect promoting , aphrodisiac purgative, and aperient.

Mental
Functioning: It acts as a "food of the brain". It is used to
enhance mental funtioning. It has cognitive property, It helps
in concentration, alertness. It improves consciousness. It is
also used in mental disorders such as anxiety, stress, mental
retardation, loss of memory, depression, mental and physical
fatigue, Alzheimers. It is a good brain tonic.

Insomnia:
When Brahmi oil is applied to scalp, it induces good and restful
sleep.

Skin : It
stimulates growth of skin, hair and nail. It is used in skin
related problems such as eczema, psoriasis, abscess and
ulceration.

Hair Problem:
It is useful for nourishment of the hair root, it makes hair
stronger. It is helpful in dandruff and hair loss problem.

Respiratory
system: It is used in treatment of bronchitis, chronic
cough, asthma, hoarseness.

Being an anti
oxidant it reduces oxidation of fats in the blood
stream , which is the risk factor of cardiovascular
diseases.

It is blood
purifying agent and used as blood cleanser.

Syphillis: As
it has antibacterial property, the paste of leaves is applied on
syphilitic sores.

It is used in
urinary problems such as water retention, because of its
diuretic property.

It is also used in
treatment of arthritis, rheumatism, backache, fever, digestive
problem..

Dose:
Swarasa (juice) 10 – 20 ml, powder 2 gms

Important formulations:
Brahmi Vati, Brahmi Ghrita, Brahmi taila.

Home remedies:1. Paste of its juice when
applied on joints affected from Amavata, helps in reducing
the symptoms.
2. Its powder and juice can be used as a powerful memory booster.

Precaution:

Brahmi can cause temporary hearing loss in women, especially those who are affected by
problems of excess production of estrogen
in the body or even those women under estrogen replacement therapy and
those on regular courses of contraceptives. Temporary hearing loss in
such women may result by an interaction between the hormone estrogen
and the increased levels of GABA brought on by the brahmi supplement.

An
excess of brahmi prevents the oxidation of fats in the bloodstream.
This makes the fats accumulate in the blood, increasing the risk of
cardiovascular disorders.

By viewing these clinical studies it can be concluded that Brahmi is the
main revitalizing herb for the nerves and the brain cells. It
improves both short term and long term memory. Strengthens adrenal
processes that facilitate carbohydrate metabolism. It increases
intelligence, longevity, circulation in the brain & it decreases
senility and aging. It fortifies the immune system by both cleansing and
feeding it, and strengthens the adrenals. At the same time, it is a
powerful blood purifier and is specific for chronic skin diseases,
including leprosy and syphilis, as well as eczema and psoriasis. It is
valuable in intermittent or periodic fevers, like malaria. It is a
relaxant for the nervous system and a stimulant for circulatory
system and sex drive. It also accelerates
wound healing.

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